Job Information
University of Kentucky College of Design FabLab Student Tech-Generalist in Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
| Job Title | College of Design FabLab Student Tech-Generalist |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | DU12647 |
| Department Name | 8N040:Design Facilities/Shops/Technology |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Salary Range | Starting at $12.00 - 15.00 per hour |
| Type of Position | Student |
| Position Time Status | Part-Time |
| Required Education | Must be enrolled as a student at the University of Kentucky. |
| Required Related Experience | Must be enrolled as a student at the University of Kentucky. |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | n/a |
| Physical Requirements | Standing for prolonged periods of time while assisting FabLab customers. Some lifting up to 50 pounds. |
| Shift | Working hours flexible but occur during open lab hours M-F 9-6, Weekend hours are TBD depending on demands of the Fab Lab service needs. |
| Job Summary | Student workers in the College of Design Fabrication Lab are the first contact point for all students who seek the lab’s services and its tools and equipment, including digital tools. As a student worker you will help guide your student peers with the physical and digital processes central to the College of Design curricula. From planning to execution, you will work as a part of a team to provide hands-on support while promoting an environment of inclusive and collaborative learning. Student workers also provide operational and maintenance support by performing routine quality and safety checks to ensure the cleanliness and safety of the Fabrication Lab. What a typical day includes: • Assisting peers with a variety of fabrication techniques and projects including wood working, laser cutting, CNC milling and metals. • Checking out/in borrowable tools • Maintaining inventory You should apply if: • You are interested in furthering your knowledge and experience in design technology using a variety of fabrication methods • You enjoy collaborative opportunities with your student peers in and out of the College of Design • You are comfortable helping others solve problems with a kind a patient attitude Federal Work Study eligible students are encouraged to apply. |
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| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience |
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| Deadline to Apply | 04/30/2025 |
| Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- What is your current major? What attracted you to that major?
(Open Ended Question)
- What interests you about Design?
(Open Ended Question)
- Please describe your experience, if any, with the College of Design Fabrication Lab.
(Open Ended Question)
- Please describe a time when you were faced with a problem. How did you approach solving the problem? What did you learn from the experience?
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Specific Request 1
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